Power Solution Architect - Central Region USA

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Power Solution Architect for the Central Region USA to design and optimize electrical power delivery systems across industrial, data center, and enterprise applications. This role bridges engineering and commercial teams, driving innovation and digital transformation.

The architect will collaborate with sales, estimation, and product teams, develop scalable architectures, and mentor teams while traveling as needed to support regional proposals and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's or PE preferred.
• 5+ years in power system architecture.
• Expertise in UL, IEEE standards and industry practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Microgrid applications.
• Power equipment sales or commercial collaboration.
• Innovation leadership and vendor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales Support: partner with Sales across the region to provide technical expertise.
• Interpret project specs and guide estimation and design teams.
• Contribute to RFI/RFP responses and technical documentation.
• Develop scalable, standards-compliant power system architectures.
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and operational goals.
• Evaluate components based on technical and commercial criteria.
• Recommend design optimizations and alternative solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams.
• Refine solutions based on customer and stakeholder feedback.
• Mentor teams and support training to scale expertise.
• Influence technical and commercial strategies to differentiate IEM solutions.

Skills

Power system architecture

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microgrid applications

Commercial collaboration

Innovation leadership

OEM equipment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PE license

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Location: US Central - Remote

Reports To: Power Solutions Architect Manager

Position Summary:

The Power Solution Architect – Central Region USA is a strategic technical leader within IEM’s Application Engineering group. This role focuses on designing and optimizing electrical power delivery systems across industrial, data center, and enterprise applications. Acting as a bridge between engineering and commercial teams, the architect drives innovation, supports digital transformation, and enhances technical capabilities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Sales Support

• Partner with Sales across the assigned region (Arkansas (AR), Illinois (IL), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Louisiana (LA), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), North Dakota (ND), Oklahoma (OK), South Dakota (SD), Texas (TX), or Wisconsin (WI)) to provide technical expertise during business development and proposal efforts.

• Interpret project specifications and guide estimation and design teams.

• Contribute to RFI/RFP responses and technical documentation.

• System Architecture & Design

  • Develop scalable, standards-compliant power system architectures.

  • Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and operational goals.

• Product & Technology Collaboration

  • Evaluate and select components based on technical and commercial criteria.

  • Recommend design optimizations and alternative solutions.

• Cross-Functional Engagement

  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams.

  • Refine solutions based on customer and stakeholder feedback.

• Thought Leadership & Enablement

  • Represent IEM at industry events and promote technical solutions.

  • Mentor teams and support training initiatives to scale expertise.

• Strategic Impact

  • Influence technical and commercial strategies to differentiate IEM solutions.

  • Advocate for technology integration and digital transformation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's degree or PE license preferred.

• Experience working with electrical power-distribution OEM equipment.

• 5+ years in power system architecture

• Expertise in UL, IEEE standards and industry practices

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Microgrid applications

• Power equipment sales or commercial collaboration

• Innovation leadership and vendor engagement

Workplace Conditions

• Open to candidates located in the United States

• Remote position

• Travel is required